This course allows you to develop technical and practical skills in a range of computing subjects including computer technology, database design, internet technology, programming and systems development and gain an industry recognised HND qualification in two years of study. The course is designed to provide you with the computing and key skills required by a typical small to medium sized enterprise (SME). These skills include the competent use of Microsoft Office products in writing reports, developing spreadsheets, making presentations and planning projects. The suite of eight modules, four in each year, has been very carefully designed to provide a fully integrated course of study. Key skills in English and Maths, business skills including report writing, group work, planning projects and making presentations are fully contextualised with the academic subject content. The course is especially suitable if you wish to gain a professional qualification without committing yourself to four years of study at the outset, if you are a mature student, or have entry qualifications below those required for a full degree. Upon successful completion of this course you may apply to progress to one of our BSc (Hons) courses and gain a degree following a further two years of study.
UCAS course code: 104G
Duration: Two years full-time, three years part-time dependant on location.
Location: Leicester College and South Nottingham College
If you are unsure about the amount of UCAS points your qualifications may attract you can use our UCAS Tariff Chart.|
We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.
Non-UK Entry and Admissions Criteria|
If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English language tuition| is available at DMU both before and during the course if required.
This course uses a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, computer lab sessions, collaborative learning and self-directed study. A number of modules are assessed by coursework only and involve group work. Assessment in each module is designed to meet its specified learning outcomes. Methods of assessment will include time constrained phase tests, portfolios of work, laboratory exercises, exams, reports and presentations. You will normally attend around 12–16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 14–16 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.
First year
Second year
Upon successful completion of the course, you can progress to a BSc (Hons) degree or enter a career requiring technical computing skills. HND graduates typically gain employment in programming, systems analysis, software and network support. The spread of computers into almost every type of business and industry provides good opportunities for students with qualifications in computing.
Home/EU
Applications for undergraduate courses from UK/EU applicants must go through UCAS, you can fill out an application form through their website ucas.ac.uk|. If you do not have regular access to the internet or find it difficult to fill out applications online you can request an alternative format from UCAS either through their website ucas.ac.uk or via the contact details below.
Customer Service Unit UCAS PO Box 28 Cheltenham GL52 3LZ, UK T: 0871 468 0 468
International
International students can apply directly| to the university.
Technology Admissions Queens Building 1.25 De Montfort University Leicester LE1 9BH, UK
T: +44 (0) 116 257 7456 E: technology@dmu.ac.uk| F: +44 (0) 116 257 7693
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